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Young lives at risk just to save pennies, says mum

Young lives at risk just to save pennies, says mum

Penny-pinching bureaucrats are accused of putting pupils’ safety at risk after withdrawing free bus travel for a group of children.

Sweet! Jack gets golden ticket

Sweet! Jack gets golden ticket

A Kent schoolboy is sampling the sweet taste of success - after landing the lead role in top West End musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Teen boxer 'minutes from death' told he may never fight again

Teen boxer 'minutes from death' told he may never fight again

A teenager who nearly died after a motorbike crash with an off-duty police officer has been told his boxing days are over.

Dawson keen to impress Stones

Dawson keen to impress Stones

Highly-rated Lea Dawson will try to earn a deal at the Gallagher Stadium when Maidstone United start pre-season training.

Ford to miss Open qualifying for chance of French glory

Ford to miss Open qualifying for chance of French glory

Golfer Matt Ford has sacrificed Open ambitions after qualifying for his biggest tournament in eight years.

Two-game ban for Watt

Two-game ban for Watt

Maidstone defender Steve Watt will miss the first two games of the season through suspension following an FA hearing into improper conduct.

Domestic abuse support available 24 hours a day

Domestic abuse support available 24 hours a day

Women and men experiencing domestic abuse in West Kent can now phone a 24-hour helpline centre manned by volunteers.

Fears raised about solar farm in Thurnham

Fears raised about solar farm in Thurnham

Concerns have been raised about a proposal to build a solar farm on a field in Thurnham.

Maidstone mum joins Get Kent Reading campaign

Maidstone mum joins Get Kent Reading campaign

A mum-of-two is one of the 52 people in west Kent to join the Kent Get Reading campaign

Perfect harmony in town centre

Perfect harmony in town centre

Maidstone town centre is set to continue the music theme this weekend with a Jubilee Jazz Day.

Police investigating a spate of vehicle crime appeal for a man to come forward

Police investigating a spate of vehicle crime appeal for a man to come forward

A member of the public who challenged a man in his car last weekend is being urged by police to come forward

Whats in the KM this week

Whats in the KM this week

The stories in the KM June 28 edition, plus a new section launches

Mass pile-up shuts lane of motorway

Mass pile-up shuts lane of motorway

A crash between two lorries, several cars and a camper van has closed a lane of the M20.

Boost for A21 upgrade bid

Boost for A21 upgrade bid

Long-awaited plans to improve the A21 between Tonbridge and Pembury have been boosted with the Chancellor pledging £92million for the project.

Man rescued from overturned car in Benenden

Man rescued from overturned car in Benenden

A man was rescued from his overturned car in Benenden last night.

Couple cut free from crash

Couple cut free from crash

A man and a woman have been cut from a wrecked car in East Peckham

Crews tackle lorry diesel spillage

Crews tackle lorry diesel spillage

Fire crews are helping clear up a large diesel spill at the Running Horse roundabout in Maidstone

Car catches fire on Loose Road

Car catches fire on Loose Road

Loose Road in Maidstone is now open following a car fire on at the junction with Armstrong Road, Hastings bound.

Second man in court on attempted murder charge after 'hammer attack'

Second man in court on attempted murder charge after 'hammer attack'

A 26-year-old is due in court later accused of attempted murder, following a suspected hammer attack in Maidstone.

Collision on A20 Ashford Road

Collision on A20 Ashford Road

Motorists are advised to expect delays on the A20 Ashford Road after a truck collided into the back of a car.

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